Certified Tutors From University of Pennsylvania

...school, where I tutored many of my peers in algebra, calculus and French. At the University of Pennsylvania, I have had the privilege of working for our Tutoring Center, which offers private student tutors to fellow peers struggling in a particular subject. In particular, I have spent my time at Penn tutoring Calculus and Physics,...

...and Abnormal Psychology. As a tutor and instructor, Melissa values flexibility in teaching approach, clarity of explanation, enthusiasm for the subject matter, and good working relationships with her students. She applies her knowledge of learning and memory processes to guide her approach to teaching. Melissa is also an accomplished test taker. She has scored at...

...the environment. I love to work with students on strategies to learn math and geometry, particularly focusing on strategies that involve physical and visual learning. I am an active and hardworking individual who loves working with others to solve problems, which directly translates in my approach to tutoring. In my spare time, I enjoy being...

...spend time to ensure that the student starts on a correct approach. With years of hands-on-experience in electrical engineering and physical systems, I am able to associate the equations describing a system with its behavior. If concepts in mathematics or physics escape you, or you're having trouble figuring out how to set up problems to...

...was able to travel to Italy, Croatia, Spain, Egypt, Brazil, Switzerland, and back to Colombia were I am from. Because of my love of traveling, I love languages and teaching languages. I find that the best way to learn a language is by speaking, so I try to hold short conversations in the language I...

...classes and convey the interest I have in exploring new subjects to my students as well! I am currently a student at the University of Pennsylvania where I am studying economics and statistics, and am interested in entering the tech sphere in the future. I have extensive experience as a tutor from middle and high...

...life and have been tutoring in these subjects since high school. At my university I work for the Penn Tutoring Center, mentor high school students in West Philadelphia, and hold leadership positions within my fraternity, Tau Epsilon Phi. I especially enjoy tutoring in math and physics. These subjects are typically intimidating for many students, and...

...other studies. And as a former history major, I know the importance of building analytical skills, and how a strong analytical mind can lead to progress and success in a multitude of subjects. I loved being a student and continue to teach myself new things today. Hopefully, I can impart my love of learning onto...

...and physics courses. I also have experience in helping students prepare for the SAT standardized test. I am a firm believer that education lies at the heart of a fulfilling and successful life and I strive to instill these values in all the students that I teach. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, golfing,...

...instead of simply feeding them formulae and rules for them to regurgitate on an examination. As a 23 year old, I am not very far removed from either the ACT or the SAT, and feel as though this will help me better empathize with specific concepts and areas students are struggling with. I graduated high...

...prep for the mathematics section of the New SAT and am very familiar with the recent changes to the exam. My belief is that everyone is capable of learning with enough time, explanation, and practice, and I hope to pass this on to all the students I work with. For this reason, I believe in...

I have had a varied career as a history and government teacher, lawyer, and small business owner. I currently own an online company and teach part-time. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in history and earned a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law.

...their personalities and interests in order to motivate them. I believe in the power of data to drive student growth, focusing on benchmark assessments in order to set and track goals along the way, so that students are invested in what we are accomplishing together. I do my best to make learning fun, interactive and...

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who studied Linguistics and Deaf Studies. I eventually hope to work towards breaking down barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds and encouraging greater focus on reforming Deaf education practices.

...work with a particular students learning style, whether its hands on, visual, auditory, etc. When a student has a problem, I want to be able to work with other teachers to figure out the best way to give the student the support they need. Lastly, I create a tutor schedule with the student and show...

...is. Everyone grasps concepts in different ways and at different rates. I modify my tutoring approach based on the individual's needs and comfort level. I was a Psychology major in college and have been in counseling positions for the last 10 years. My approach involves spending some initial time discussing what the client's needs or...

...taught me how to be patient, present information to students in a way that matches their individual learning styles, and communicate clearly and effectively. I have tutored both in person and online, and I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their...

...who can adapt lessons to a range of ability levels and content areas, which contributes to the success my students have achieved on their state tests, ACT, and AP Biology exam. It is important to me that my students are engaged because from that engagement, we can build investment in the material and skills they...

...Medical Assistant for a dermatologist. I am in the process of applying to medical school. I was a Biology major in college. I love working with people. I hope to be a good tutor and to help my students achieve their goals! I am always open to feedback and suggestions on how to be a...

Don't mock it until you've tried it! Every student works in different ways so new unique methods need to be a constant. I'm willing to try whatever works to help you understand how it works!... Try all different methods. Students do not learn the same, and sometimes different tricks work better than others. You can't know what works until you try!